Brenda Ramos

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will spend 30 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will volunteer 15 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.